Promoting Health in the Population PUBH2101

Qualifi Level 3 ASSIGNMENT WORKSHEET

Introduction:

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Task 1:Understand how public health policy is developed to improve the health of the population.

• Discuss the process for developing a public health policy
• Describe the potential groups who can influence public health policy
• Explain how the government monitors the health of the nation.

Helping Guidelines:

Scenario:

For task1.1you are required to research and analyse various established frameworks used in public health policy development. Moreover, identify and outline the key steps involved in these frameworks, as they will help you illustrate how public health policies are formulated and implemented.

For task1.2you need to identify and discuss groups that influence public health such as government agencies, healthcare providers etc along with considering their roles and interests. For this, you can conduct interviews or gather insights from public health experts or policymakers to understand who they see as influential and why.

To explain how the government monitors the health of the nation in task1.3you can research government health surveillance systems to understand how they collect data on population health indicators. Further, you can identify methods used by the government for health data analysis.

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Task 2: Understand the factors that can affect health in the population.

• Assess the factors affecting health across the nation
• Discuss the potential benefits of improving health across the nation.

Helping Guidelines:

In task2.1, identify and evaluate factors that influence the overall health of the population in a country, these factors may include socioeconomic status, lifestyle choices etc.,However, you are not limited to these topics, must include additional factors. Further, you can research this information from reputable sources such as government health agencies, academic journals, and health organisations to ensure accuracy.

Whereas in task2.2, discuss potential benefits such as reduced healthcare costs, improved productivity etc along with other benefits resulting from better health along with explaining how improved public health can lead to economic benefits for the nation.

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Task 3: Understand how Health promotion can influence individuals to adopt healthy lifestyles.

3.1 Evaluate two models commonly used in health promotion

3.2 Assess approaches commonly used to increase public awareness.

Helping Guidelines:

For task3.1search models applicable to health promotions and select two of the identified models for evaluation. Critically analyse the effectiveness of each model by discussing the strengths and limitations while promoting health behaviour. For evaluation purposes, you can consider real-life examples where these models have been applied to promote healthy lifestyle changes.

Whereas for assessing the approaches to increase public awareness you can add details on how these approaches help in disseminating information and motivating individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles. Further, analyse each approachs effectiveness, benefits, and limitations in raising public awareness.

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Task 4: Develop and analyse the effectiveness of a health promotion campaign.

4.1 Produce health promotion material for a target audience

4.2 Deliver a small health promotion campaign

4.3 Analyse any effects of the campaign

4.4 Explain the potential barriers to participation in health promotion campaigns

Helping Guidelines

To produce health promotion material in task4.1, choose a specific campaign related to health and social care and target the audience by understanding their preferences and interests, then use tools like Canva or PowerPoint to design a clear, visually appealing poster with compelling messages highlighting the importance of the health topic. (provide a self-made poster, avoid copying content from online sources).

To fulfil the requirement of task4.2, it is necessary for you to deliver a health promotion campaign by choosing the most appropriate methods such as social media or community events to reach your audience.

For task4.3, you are required to analyse how your health campaign affects adults, children and other age groups. This can be done by conducting surveys or interviews to gather information from participants regarding their awareness, knowledge, and behaviour changes as a result of the campaign. You will be assessed based on the results you will provide about how your campaign influenced the target audiences health behaviours along with identifying any challenges encountered and lessons learned.

For task4.4, you are required to identify and describe factors that may prevent your target audience from engaging. These factors may include lack of awareness, cultural beliefs, personal attitudes towards health practices and others. Further, for each barrier you can also propose ways to address it.

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Conclusion:

Summarise the whole assignment in this section. (150 words)

Bibliography:

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